Tibbs Drive-In Theatre

Tibbs is the best movie deal in the city! If you attend on a weekend you can see up to three first-​run movies for a reasonable price. They offer four screens, so a total of eight movies to choose from (the first movie on each screen is repeated at the end of the night). They recently upgraded to digital projectors; the picture is crisp. Sound plays through your car, so surround sound.
They offer a nice concession stand with fair prices. From burgers and pizza to ice cream and apple stix, there’s something for everyone. You may also bring food and drinks in if you’d like, even coolers.

When asked if I wanted to go to a drive-​in movie, I absolutely said yes. Tibb’s is the only drive in theater in Indy and definitely didn’t disappoint.
For $ 10 each you get two movies, with one being a new release and the second movie being slightly older. They offer four screens total, so there is always a double feature for everyone. This place fills up pretty quickly so try to get there early for a good spot.
The concession stand offers your traditional drive-​in snacks, along with large pizzas. The prices are what you would expect and although the line can get quite long, it moves quickly. We shared a large popcorn and it was freshly made. The restrooms are also located inside this building and they are large and clean. We brought in our own beer in a cooler and I quickly noticed that many other people did the same thing. Although not stated, they don’t seem to mind.
As other Unilocalers have stated, yes, the neighborhood around it is not the best. However, once you enter the gate to Tibb’s, you find yourself forgetting that and just enjoying the time. This is a great place and for the price, you can’t beat it.

I pretend that I’m a refined film buff, but sometimes you just need to catch a double feature of two marginally decent movies while eating Twizzlers out of the center console. Tibbs is a blast from the past, and while it may not be in the greatest location, I always have a good time so long as I stay awake for the second movie.
Pro-​tip: swing by Mug ‘N Bun before you head over to stake out your parking spot. A tenderloin as big as your steering wheel is definitely worth the trip a few miles away in Speedway.

We try to make it here every summer (with mixed results) because it is such a good time. The price is great compared to going to the theater ($ 10 per person for two movies!) and the concession prices are pretty reasonable as well. The parking lot is pretty basic, but getting parked and settled is easy enough. It’s an interesting two row system with larger cars (vans, SUVs) parking on the back of each row and cars parking in the front. It works fairly well, except people in lawn chairs can make it more complicated. The concessions building is large and organized well. There’s plenty of room for the lines of hungry patrons that inevitably form before the movies start and the staff do a good job getting everyone through quickly. The bathrooms also have plenty of capacity, which is great since nobody wants to miss part of the movie because of a line at the bathroom. They keep it clean and, while it’s a little dated, I can’t help but think that simply adds to the charm.
All in all, heading to the Tibbs is a great summer tradition that we’ll continue to try and keep. I highly recommend giving it a try.

Tibbs… Sometimes you scare me. The neighborhood where you’re located is just a bit sketchy, to be honest. I mean, I get that the used car place next door has good deals, but I’m just not feeling the Washington/​Tibbs intersection.
After getting inside, though, you change completely. The beast becomes a beauty with 4 gorgeous screens that don’t seem to have a bad angle. I’ve watched movies at screens 1,3 and 4 before, and have had a great experience every time. The only drawback is that screen 1 has a playground… Great for kids but bad for noise levels when parents let their young ones laugh and swing until halfway through the movie (when it’s absolutely too dark to see). The sounds quality is great, picture quality rocks, and there are plenty of spaces open even on busy nights.
Tibbs is such a great place for families. I’ve been 3 times this summer!

Let all go to the movies. Let’s all go to the movies, and have ourselves a snack. The Tibbs drive in is the only drive in theatre in Indy. And it’s a great place to spend an evening. At $ 10 a piece for two movies, you can’t beat it. And if you are willing to screen hop you can actually watch three. (Not technically permitted, but they don’t seem to mind).
The screens themselves are pretty much the same as any other drive in, although they are bragging about all new digital projection. The snack bar is pretty nice. Certainly no gourmet food to be had here, but they have all the expected movie fare. Popcorn, nachos, pretzels, even hamburgers and hot dogs. My recommendation is pizza. You can get a large 1 topping for $ 11. And, for a snack bar, it’s actually pretty good. We get sausage on ours.
If you are going on a Saturday in the summer try to arrive early. It gets busy pretty quick, and it’s always better to have first pick of spots. Also on Saturdays it’s better to wait until the movie starts to go to the snack bar when everyone has gone back to their cars. So go out and watch your movies under the stars.

Nostalgia, the newest movies and the right price. You really can’t go wrong spending your evening at Tibbs. If you time it right you can get 3 movies for $ 10. That’s incredible! Yes, it may not be in the nicest part of town (case in point: the sleazy motel by the entrance) but you won’t have any problems. The staff is incredibly nice and helpful (and their jumper-​kits are a life-​saver), there are plenty of options at the concessions (although I usually bring my own food… and alcohol… ok mainly the latter). Only downside: the restrooms are a little «dated» but pee quick and it’s fine. I highly recommend hitting up a few summer movies here. There are always lines at the entrance so get there a little early or bring cash and hop in the cash line at the far left (come from the back way instead of turning off of Washington).